Meaning
A person whose job is to help other people learn.
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Word origin
From the Old English verb taecan, to teach, with the ending -er that means a person who does something.
- Origin
- Old English
- Root
- teach
Grammar
Examples
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"Teacher" means the person who helps us learn.
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Here "teacher" is the person leading the class.
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"Teachers" is the plural, meaning more than one teacher.
A teacher is a person whose job is to help others learn. Teachers work in schools, colleges, and other places, showing students new things and answering their questions.
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